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Life Matrix

Magic: The GatheringLegends#284

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Magic: The Gathering

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LegendsLEG · #284

Card type: Artifact
Rarity: Rare
Indicative price: 17.13 € · 23.33 $
Mana value: 4
Colour: Colourless

Card text

, : Put a matrix counter on target creature and that creature gains "Remove a matrix counter from this creature: Regenerate this creature." Activate only during your upkeep.

Format legality

CommanderLegal
DuelLegal
LegacyLegal
OathbreakerLegal
OldschoolLegal
PredhLegal
VintageLegal

Legalities follow the imported catalogue; check format rules before a tournament.
Data imported on 2026-10-06 (UTC).

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Printing information

Illustrator: Amy Weber
Card language: English
Release date: 1994-06-01

Rulings

2004-10-04

Once the counter is placed on the creature, the ability to remove it can only be activated by the player who controls the creature.